Wow, Steam Version is MUCH better than MS Store one

[Mr. Alan Wake...]

Just double dipped FH5 Premium on Steam for the sake of having it on my preferred platform and the result is quite overwhelming.

- Stutters a bit less, seems a bit smoother on some situations.
- Menus & UI is TONS of TIMES faster. Very noticeable difference.
- Loading screens have much less micro-freezes during load, particularly on DLC maps.

Didn't think this would be so different compared to the Gamepass/Xbox App version but it is.
I'm happier than i thought i'd be after dipping another 50€. So happy that I'll probably purchase the Ultimate Car Bundle.

If you're hesitating to go from GP to Steam don't be. It'll be worth it if you want the smoothest experience possible 👌.

[PanPan]

I would have tought PC versions are the same whatever the reseller.
Nice i bought it at -50% on Steam

[Mr. Alan Wake...]

Originally posted by PanPan:

I would have tought PC versions are the same whatever the reseller.
Nice i bought it at -50% on Steam

I thought that too, was genuinely surprised.
Same but i took the Motorsport + Horizon Premium Package for another -15% on top of the cake 😊👍.

[kireta]

Same goes for FH4.
Micro-stuttering may be related to game being installed in windows app folder, which is *heavily* protected and restricted by windows.

XBOX version may become literally unplayable if your local xbox profile gets corrupted, and only thing that fixes that is complete reinstall of windows, because there's no manual way to redownload files.
Windows Store version also has no integrity check, so if you're troubleshooting and suspect files corruption, you can only delete it and redownload whole thing.

[Mr. Alan Wake...]

Originally posted by kireta:

Same goes for FH4.
Micro-stuttering may be related to game being installed in windows app folder, which is *heavily* protected and restricted by windows.

XBOX version may become literally unplayable if your local xbox profile gets corrupted, and only thing that fixes that is complete reinstall of windows, because there's no manual way to redownload files.
Windows Store version also has no integrity check, so if you're troubleshooting and suspect files corruption, you can only delete it and redownload whole thing.

Indeed, all of the instability i had with FH5 were mostly access/loading related. At least compared to the Steam version.

Sadly FH4 doesn"t support Impulse Triggers on Steam which is an absolute necessity using an Xbox Controller. Game doesn't feel the same at all without that support and driving is absolutely bland..
For that reason, i quickly dropped the Steam version on this one.
However Forza Motorsports & FH5 both have perfect impulse triggers on Steam so it's a no brainer.

A quick correction on your last paragraph though :
- You can redownload your save file from cloud by deleting the save folder on LocalAppdata/Packages. I agree it's not as intuitive as the steam userdata folder though.
- Xbox App added a "verify files" function a few months ago. Just right click on your installed game inside the App.

[kireta]

Originally posted by Mr. Alan Wake...:

- You can redownload your save file from cloud by deleting the save folder on LocalAppdata/Packages. I agree it's not as intuitive as the steam userdata folder though.

Problem isn't game, but actual xbox live files in your system. If it becomes faulty, game will crash in speed and drift zones, and you'll become unable to fully join online: game will act as of you were online, but you'll never find any events.
This bug is exclusive to windows store version, and if it happens you have 3 options: reinstall OS for it to do fresh install of xbl profile, set up 2nd windows profile just to play Forza from it, or move your save to xbox and play there.

[PRAET0R1AN™]

I had FH5 on gamepass for like a month and I noticed this too, Longer load times, More juddering whilst exploring Mexico etc.

Since I got it on steam it's been plain sailing, The only time I'll stutter now is if I happen to start streaming on Discord but that's its own issue separately.

[CxlciumMMIV]

i agree, fh5 is running like trash on steam for me. i had way worse specs when fh5 launched and was playing it via xbox gamepass, the game ran me great. ever since 2 years ago when i got it on steam its been running like trash.

[Mr. Alan Wake...]

Originally posted by CxlciumMMIV:

i agree, fh5 is running like trash on steam for me. i had way worse specs when fh5 launched and was playing it via xbox gamepass, the game ran me great. ever since 2 years ago when i got it on steam its been running like trash.

How can you agree when you say the opposite of the OP my man ? 👀

[Obrigador]

Are you sure? Because I wanted to buy it exactly at MS store

[Mr. Alan Wake...]

Originally posted by Obrigador:

Are you sure? Because I wanted to buy it exactly at MS store

Yes I am.
Easier install, easier cloud/save management, smoother due to overprotected microsoft filesystem & folders on MS Store.
I'd definitely choose Steam for FH5. MS Store for FH4 though because Steam FH4 lack support for Xbox Impulse Triggers.